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FINANCE

Local government reorganisation: Can government provide clarity before delay becomes drift?

By Phil Rook | 24 September 2026

A pause in local government reorganisation can support better decisions, but only if it is used p...

COMMUNICATIONS

Defining the 2030 council comms leadership challenge

By Andrea Newman | 23 September 2026

Future communications leaders in local government will need greater judgement, influence, resilie...

POLICY

A certain view of local government

By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026

Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaul...

SCOTLAND

Scots council map to be torn up

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026

The Scottish Government has announced proposals for a major shake-up of councils.

REORGANISATION

Getting ahead of council reform in Nottinghamshire

By Ann McGauran | 22 September 2026

Nottinghamshire’s councils are developing a framework covering safe, legal, transformational and ...

FINANCE

Cambridgeshire 'bunfight' looms

By Neil Merrick | 22 September 2026

Cambridgeshire councils waiting for a decision on reorganisation are heading for a ‘bunfight’ ove...

WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Working together in Wales

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2026

As shellshocked English council leaders bemoan the loss of trust in government over the delay to ...

REORGANISATION

Building resilience beyond reorganisation

By Caroline Green | 21 September 2026

LGR may be paused, but stronger relationships, insight and capacity can still drive lasting refor...

REORGANISATION

LGR pause and review: what councils need to know

By Christopher Kerr | 18 September 2026

Christopher Kerr looks at the immediate issues and future concerns councils need to address follo...

REORGANISATION

Counties call for 'change in direction' on LGR

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026

A ‘material change in direction’ on local government reorganisation (LGR) has been demanded by th...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer

up to £160,217

The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job

Cheshire West & Chester

Director of Finance

highly competitive

Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job

Torbay Council

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